BTECs are an important entry route to higher education, and one that has been under threat. During a welcome pause to plans, Alice Wilby asks how universities can better support students who hold them. Rightly, many institutions and mission groups have been vocal in their support of the campaign to save BTEC qualifications. However, even though the immediate changes are paused, with a commitment from Bridget Phillipson to “review the diversity of options at level 3”, there is more that the sector needs to do. To access the article click here